F27AS00008-NAWCA 2027-1 US Standard Grants
Fish and Wildlife Service · Opportunity number F27AS00008
Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 26, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Key facts
| Opportunity number | F27AS00008 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 15.623 |
| Posted | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Deadline | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3,000,000 |
| Award floor | $250,001 |
| Expected number of awards | 25 |
| Estimated total program funding | $46,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Natural resources |
| Last updated here | Sep 26, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Small businesses
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
- State governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
Who should take a closer look
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- State governments
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
Not listed as eligible
- Colleges and universities
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Eligibility details from the notice
For US Standard eligibility criteria, proposal instructions, and proposal template, visit: https://fws.gov/service/north-american-wetlands-conservation-act-nawca-grants-us-standard
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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